730:. Production had already commenced in December 1966 and ended in January 1968. The short one-year production run makes the 250 SL the rarest of the W 113 series cars. The 250 SL retained the stiffer suspension and sportier feel of the early SLs, but provided improved agility with a new engine and rear disc brakes. Range also improved with increased fuel tank capacity from 65 L (17.2 US gal) to 82 L (21.7 US gal). Like its predecessor, the 250 SL was offered with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and 4-speed or ZF 5-speed manual transmissions. For the first time, an optional limited slip differential was also available. Of the 5,196 250 SLs produced, more than a third were sold in the US.
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translucent plastic), and softer, rounded dash top padding. Door handles, locks, and window cranks were modernized and less protruding, the door pockets were elastic, the rear-view mirror frame was black plastic instead of chrome, and the side view mirrors became more angular. Essentially, the 1967 250 SL retained the more classic "chrome" interior of the 230 SL, whereas the 1968 250 SL introduced the modernized "safety" interior of the 280 SL.
814:, and US models were by then usually equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning. Manual transmission models came with the standard 4-speed or the optional ZF 5-speed, which was ordered only 882 times and thus is a highly sought-after original option today. In Europe, manual transmissions without air conditioning were still the predominant choice. Of the 23,885 280 SLs produced, more than half were sold in the US.
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modifications, including "softer" valve timings, a reduced compression ratio and a modified injection pump, which reduced power from 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) to 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp). In the US, automatic transmission, air conditioning, and white wall tires were much more popular than elsewhere.
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European imports had aftermarket hazard lights and Kangol seat belts fitted, US safety requirements that were adopted in Europe only in later production
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American models have a number of subtle differences, the most obvious one being the distinctive "sealed beam" bulb headlights required in the US versus the Bosch Lichteinheit headlights for the rest of the world. 1970 US models also acquired amber turn-signal lenses on the rear lights, later
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American models include imperial gauges, chrome bumper guards, side reflectors (illuminated from 1970), lower rear-axle ratios for faster acceleration yet reduced top speeds, and no "single-side" parking lights. US market 280 SL engines required emission control
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Glemser/Martin Braungart, but did not finish. Also entered 2 W111 220 SE Limousines for Ewy Rosqvist/Manfred Schiek, who come 6th and Rolf Kreder/Alfred Kling, who did not finish. Due to considerable mechanical bad luck, Eugen Böhringer finished only third this time, after
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engine with 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) maximum power and 180 lb⋅ft (244 N⋅m) maximum torque, which finally gave the W 113 adequate power. The performance improvement was achieved by increasing bore by 4.5 mm (0.2 in), which stretched the limits of the
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1007:, denoted as R 113 W 33-29. With a top-speed of 205.1 km/h (127.4 mph), a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of 8.7 seconds, and almost inaudible compared to regular SLs, it provided quite a surprise encounter for their owners in southern Germany at the time.
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159 lb⋅ft (216 N⋅m). Resiliency also improved with a new cooling water tank ("round top") with increased capacity from 10.8 L (2.9 US gal) to 12.9 L (3.4 US gal), and a standard oil-water heat exchanger.
951:. He retained the grille and headlamps of the original, but raked the grille more sharply, sculpted the wings, and made the sides more bulbous and thus wider, while making the bonnet narrower and shorter. The rear was reminiscent of the
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engine with multi-port fuel injection. The bonnet, boot lid, door skins and tonneau cover were made of aluminium to reduce weight. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful brakes and
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Nallinger introduced it as follows: "It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance, which despite its sports characteristics, provides a very high degree of traveling comfort".
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Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut liked pushing the power envelope of his cars. In 1965, he fitted a 250 SL with the massive 6,332 cc (6.3 L) 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp)
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3092:. Typenkompass series (in German). Vol. Band 1. Personenwagen 1945 - 1975 . Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
2659:. Motorbooks International Illustrated Buyer's Guide series (2nd ed.). Osceola, WI, USA: MBI Publishing.
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gave the W 113 superb handling for its time. The styling of the front, with its characteristic upright
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3259:. Chilton's Repair & Tune-Up Guide Series. Radnor, PA, USA: Chilton Book Co.
3240:. Chilton's Repair & Tune-Up Guide Series. Radnor, PA, USA: Chilton Book Co.
2678:. The Essential Buyer's Guide series. Dorchester, Dorset, UK: Veloce Publishing.
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2884:. Crowood AutoClassics Series. Ramsbury, Marlborough, UK: The Crowood Press.
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2003:"Vor 50 Jahren führte Mercedes-Benz die Sicherheitslenkung mit Pralltopf ein"
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with transverse compensator spring. The dual-circuit brake system had front
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Freeman, Kerry A.; Rivele, Richard J.; Hallinger, Jeffrey W., eds. (1983).
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rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.75:1 (on request 3.69:1 or 3.92:1)
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2926:] (in German). Königswinter, Germany: Heel Verlag. pp. 65–84.
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turned the roadster into a fixed-head coupé that vaguely resembled the
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put the W113 on its list of "The 100 most beautiful cars" of all time.
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listed the W113 among its 20 "Most stylish cars of the past 50 years".
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2720:. Road Test Portfolio Series. Cobham, Surrey, UK: Brooklands Books.
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costing him his comfortable lead and relegating him to third place.
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04/1964: US models with radio Becker Europa TR instead of Europa TG.
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A brief chronology of the most notable changes made to the 230 SL:
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The main change was an upgrade to the 2,778 cc (2.8 L)
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M180 inline-six, before it was superseded by the entirely new
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The main change was the use of the 2,496 cc (2.5 L)
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listed the W113 among the "Ten cars that made Mercedes-Benz".
2501:"John Travolta Spotted in His 1965 Mercedes 230 SL Roadster"
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Mercedes 230SL - 250SL - 280SL Ultimate Portfolio 1963-1971
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Swing axle, radius arms, compensating spring, coil springs
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2484:. vintagemotorssarasota.com. February 2011. Archived from
2285:"Fast Classics: Mercedes-Benz 230 SL and 300SE Rally Cars"
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1,485 mm (58.5 in) 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
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82 L (21.7 US gal; 18.0 imp gal)
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Faszination Mercedes-Benz SL: Evolution eines Klassikers
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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, US model. The inward sloping
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and stepped-down hardtop inspired the "pagoda" nickname
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350 SL. Over the years, the W 113 evolved from a
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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL – 280 SL: From Baroque to Pagoda
2157:. Vol. 126 (nbr 3706). 9 March 1967. p. 32.
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82 mm (3.2 in) x 78.8 mm (3.1 in)
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Fascination Mercedes-Benz SL: Evolution of a Classic
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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL – 280 SL: Vom Barock zur Pagode
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Mercedes-Benz SL: Faszination seit sechs Jahrzehnten
2457:"Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri"
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1323:listed the W113 as one of his "15 favorite cars".
870:02/1969: New tail lights with amber turn signals.
694:03/1966: Mounts for three-point seat belts added.
3296:. Cambridge, MA, USA: Bentley Publishers. 2005.
3133:. Hudson, WI, USA: Iconografix. pp. 40–47.
3006:] (in German). Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
2743:] (in German). Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
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1578:Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar
458:By 1955, Mercedes-Benz Technical Director Prof.
1015:The model timeline and production numbers are:
359:for a complete overview of all SL-Class models.
3023:Mercedes-Benz Production Models Book 1946-1995
2701:Series. Cobham, Surrey, UK: Brooklands Books.
2535:"Kate Moss in her classic Mercedes SL in 2002"
2305:. Belgium: Gentlemen's Corner. 25 January 2012
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3193:. Beaworthy, Devon, UK: Herridge & Sons.
3172:Mercedes-Benz since 1945: A Collector's Guide
2945:. Dorchester, Dorset, UK: Veloce Publishing.
2638:Mercedes-Benz SL: Fascination for Six Decades
1781:16.5 litres per 100 kilometres (17.1 mpg
1770:16.0 litres per 100 kilometres (17.7 mpg
1759:15.0 litres per 100 kilometres (18.8 mpg
1473:150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5500
1470:150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5500
749:The 250 SL also marked the introduction of a
8:
3322:1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL – Big Shoes To Fill
2758:Hofner, Heribert; Schrader, Halwart (2005).
2151:"New Mercedes benz 250 SL released Geneva".
2019:. Mercedes-Benz Classic Wiki. Archived from
1965:. auto.howstuffworks.com. 18 September 2007.
1362:(Manufacturer's figures except where stated)
827:power specification was guaranteed at last.
3236:Chilton Automotive Editorial Staff (1974).
565:and an independent single-joint, low-pivot
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1979:. www.mercedesheritage.com. Archived from
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2943:Mercedes-Benz SL W113 Series 1963 to 1971
2516:"John Travolta's vintage Mercedes stolen"
2287:. wheellifeadventures.com. Archived from
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849:, where it retired the expensive 3 liter
798:1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, European model
714:1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL, European spec.
411:, who had previously designed the iconic
3485:
2303:"Most stylish cars of the past 50 years"
2283:Patrick C. Paternie (8 September 2010).
2233:. mercedesheritage.com. 6 November 2009.
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722:1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL, late US model
577:. The 230 SL was offered with a 4-speed
3278:. Bideford, Devon, UK: Bay View Books.
2964:. Bideford, Devon, UK: Bay View Books.
2657:Illustrated Buyer's Guide Mercedes-Benz
2522:from the original on 23 September 2011.
2116:
2114:
1907:
1811:$ 6,485−$ 6,897, later $ 7,469−$ 7,909
1360:Technical data Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)
511:inline-six engine and the distinctive "
3507:
3504:
3501:
3045:Mercedes SL Series: The Complete Story
2882:Mercedes SL Series: The Complete Story
2806:Ultimate Convertibles: Roofless Beauty
2245:"Mercedes-Benz 230 SLX Shooting brake"
1801:$ 7,506−$ 7,907, later $ 6,185−$ 6,587
860:12/1967: One piece wheel-covers (like
515:" hardtop roof, designated as 230 SL.
392:produced, 19,440 were sold in the US.
3994:
3985:
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3743:
3688:
3088:Rohde, Michael; Koch, Detlef (2000).
2903:. St. Paul, MN, USA: MBI Publishing.
2330:
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2320:
2258:Rohde, Michael; Koch, Detlev (2000).
1640:(hardtop + 49 kg (108 lb))
1490:240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 4500
687:08/1965: Some harmonization with new
7:
3498:
3493:
3488:
2482:"1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster"
2419:Jeremy Clarkson (21 December 2003).
1834:(midnight blue (904G) 1971 280 SL),
1635:(hardtop + 49 kg (108 lb))
1487:216 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) @ 4200
1484:196 N⋅m (145 lb⋅ft) @ 4200
419:and 300 SL. The lead designers were
2808:. London: Kandour. pp. 96–99.
2337:"Ten cars that made Mercedes-Benz"
1756:Fuel Consumption (estimate):
1341:On the British automotive TV show
634:and open valves directly into the
581:, or an optional, very responsive
25:
3294:Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion
2863:Mercedes W113: The Complete Story
2514:Josh Grossberg (September 2011).
2370:. U.S.: Vogue.com. Archived from
726:The 250 SL was introduced at the
518:The 230 SL made its debut at the
470:, with a fuel-injected 2.2 liter
430:All models were equipped with an
3472:road car timeline, 1946–1970s —
2576:Faszination SL (230 SL - 280 SL)
1963:"1955-1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL"
1920:Deutsche Autos 1945-1990, Band 4
987:In 1966, the Turin coachbuilder
563:double wishbone front suspension
561:(with optional power steering),
2533:Clarencia Cynrae (March 2008).
1922:. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag.
1854:(metallic blue (387H) 280 SL),
603:The 2,308 cc (2.3 L)
503:design, based on the "fintail"
2604:"Colin Powell's Favorite Cars"
1689:4,285 mm (168.7 in)
1651:1,715 kg (3,781 lb)
1638:1,360 kg (3,000 lb)
1633:1,300 kg (2,900 lb)
790:1969–1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
1:
3324:– a retrospective of the W113
2827:(2nd ed.). CreateSpace.
2499:Mihnea Radu (February 2011).
2394:"The 100 most beautiful cars"
2203:"European Headlight Assembly"
1751:200 km/h (124 mph)
1705:1,305 mm (51.4 in)
1648:1,650 kg (3,640 lb)
782:Mercedes-Benz 280 SL interior
645:Mercedes-Benz Chief Engineer
318:1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
292:4,335 mm (170.7 in)
3071:Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars
2981:Mercedes-Benz SL Sports Cars
2366:David Gandy (January 2011).
2123:Mercedes-Benz SL W113 Series
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1235:won the 6,600-kilometre Spa-
388:). Of the 48,912 W 113
308:1,305 mm (51.4 in)
300:1,760 mm (69.3 in)
284:2,400 mm (94.5 in)
3274:Meredith, Laurence (1996).
3221:. Brighton, UK: Autopress.
3067:Mercedes-Benz Personenwagen
2960:Meredith, Laurence (1997).
2823:Koehling, Bernd S. (2014).
2053:Laurence, Meredith (1996).
1697:1,760 mm (69 in)
1675:2,400 mm (94 in)
1512:Multi-port fuel injection,
910:than most other countries.
559:recirculating ball steering
231:2.8 L (2,778 cc)
222:2.5 L (2,496 cc)
211:2.3 L (2,308 cc)
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3330:Bollywood's Love for Car's
3153:Mercedes-Benz SL & SLC
3021:Nitske, W. Robert (1995).
2918:Lehbrink, Hartmut (2012).
2693:Clarke, R.M., ed. (1987).
2335:Jason Barlow (July 2011).
2260:Typenkompass Mercedes-Benz
1516:mechanical injection pump
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4169:Mercedes-Benz model codes
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2861:Kornblatt, Myles (2014).
2764:Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
2095:Mercedes-Benz 190SL-280SL
1521:Fuel tank capacity:
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2844:Mercedes-Benz, The 1960s
2787:Mercedes-Benz Type Study
2783:Mercedes-Benz Typenkunde
2760:Mercedes-Benz Automobile
2735:Engelen, Günter (2013).
2231:"The Pininfarina 230 SL"
2093:Engelen, Günter (1991).
2055:The Original Mercedes SL
1567:Electrical system:
1495:Compression Ratio:
1481:Max. Torque @ rpm:
1414:6-cylinder-inline engine
774:280 SL (1967–1971)
706:250 SL (1966–1968)
638:. An optional oil-water
573:and power-assisted rear
477:, internally denoted as
4184:Cars introduced in 1963
2998:Niemann, Harry (2006).
2655:Barrett, Frank (1998).
2630:Alfieri, Bruno (2016).
2247:. pietro-frua.de. 2010.
2005:. auto.de. 7 July 2017.
1918:Oswald, Werner (2001).
1583:Rear suspension::
1575:Front suspension:
1467:Max. Power @ rpm:
995:version of the 230 SL.
4164:Mercedes-Benz vehicles
3368:lineage, 1950s–present
3366:Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
3217:Ball, Kenneth (1972).
3170:Taylor, James (1985).
2899:Larimer, Fred (2004).
1892:Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
1722:Tyre/Tire sizes:
936:
906:
799:
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783:
728:1967 Geneva Motor Show
723:
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591:automatic transmission
550:
378:1963 Geneva Motor Show
357:Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
336:Mercedes-Benz W121 BII
40:230 SL, 250 SL, 280 SL
2880:Laban, Brian (1992).
2804:Holmes, Mark (2007).
2695:On Mercedes 1963-1970
2427:on 25 September 2011.
2423:. BBC. Archived from
2343:. U.S. Archived from
2035:"Mercedes-Benz 230SL"
2017:"W113-280SL-Fahrwerk"
1944:US patent 3169793
1610:Body structure:
1538:, single roller chain
1227:Spa-Sofia-Liège Rally
934:
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893:North American models
862:W 108/W 109
797:
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781:
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689:W 108/W 109
548:
2941:Long, Brian (2011).
2674:Bass, Chris (2007).
2563:on 26 February 2022.
2503:. autoevolution.com.
2121:Long, Brian (2011).
2097:. Motorbuch Verlag.
1645:Loaded weight:
1439:Bore x Stroke:
1302:The Belgian webzine
1245:Mercedes-Benz Museum
949:Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
758:Midlife improvements
642:was also available.
549:Mercedes-Benz 230 SL
407:and Head of Styling
376:, introduced at the
2421:"Top Gear - 280 SL"
2398:The Daily Telegraph
2374:on 2 September 2012
2368:"15 favourite cars"
2172:"US Light Assembly"
1983:on 28 December 2010
1453:Displacement:
1396:Chassis code:
1364:
1023:
983:Frua Shooting Brake
935:W113 by Pininfarina
810:into a comfortable
636:combustion chambers
579:manual transmission
492:, the emerging new
475:straight-six engine
399:Technical Director
386:W 121 BII
366:Mercedes-Benz W 113
18:Mercedes-Benz W 113
3149:Setright, L. J. K.
1824:Juan Manuel Fangio
1425:Engine code:
1359:
1304:Gentlemen's Corner
1265:Austin-Healey 3000
1019:Production numbers
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953:Ferrari 330 GT 2+2
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853:alloy inline-six.
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697:05/1966: Optional
551:
541:230 SL (1963–1967)
384:) and the 190 SL (
346:Mercedes-Benz R107
332:Mercedes-Benz W198
192:Mercedes-Benz W112
188:Mercedes-Benz W109
184:Mercedes-Benz W108
174:Mercedes-Benz W111
38:Mercedes-Benz W113
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3320:Curbside Classic:
3303:978-0-8376-1033-7
3200:978-1-906133-43-6
3121:978-3-8480-0267-2
2834:978-1-4841-8056-3
2815:978-1-905741-62-5
2727:978-1-85520-886-5
2685:978-1-84584-113-3
2647:978-3-613-03908-7
2589:978-3-613-02869-2
2400:. U.K. March 2008
2269:978-3-613-02019-1
2132:978-1-84584-304-5
2104:978-3-613-01367-4
2064:978-3-89365-540-3
1929:978-3-613-02131-0
1876:Priscilla Presley
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1532:Valvetrain:
1420:), front-mounted
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977:Mercedes-Benz 600
927:Pininfarina Coupé
624:compression ratio
520:Geneva Motor Show
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745:California Coupé
647:Rudolf Uhlenhaut
587:torque converter
409:Friedrich Geiger
405:Rudolf Uhlenhaut
314:Curb weight
114:Body and chassis
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108:Paul Bracq
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1456:2308 cc
1377:280 SL
1374:250 SL
1371:230 SL
1253:Germany
1199:12,927
1128:M129.II
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847:S-Class
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454:History
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214:M127.II
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